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W656 PFX

2000 Proton Compact Sprint

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,784 mi
Last recorded122,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact Sprint65,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 PFX
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 122,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 122,767 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 113,329 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 108,994 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 108,994 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 104,561 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 102,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,818 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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W656 PFX is a 2000 Proton Compact Sprint in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 65,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Compact Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W656 PFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W656 PFX registered?

W656 PFX is a 2000 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W656 PFX safe to buy?

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